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Pesikoff v. Secretary of Labor

Facts

Appellant Pesikoff, a Houston child psychiatrist, sought to employ a Mexican citizen, Ms. Quintero, as a live-in maid due to the demands of his profession and family. After submitting a request for certification to the Department of Labor, the request was denied on the grounds that there were sufficient American workers available for the job. The Department's decision was based on information from the Texas Employment Commission, which indicated a pool of registered maids in Houston, although few were willing to live in.

Appellant Pesikoff, a Houston child psychiatrist, sought to employ a Mexican citizen, Ms. Quintero, as a live-in maid due to the demands of his profession and family.

Issue

Did the Secretary of Labor abuse his discretion in denying the certification for the Mexican citizen to work as a live-in maid?

Rule

The burden is on the alien or employer to prove that it is not possible for the employer to find qualified American workers for the job. The Secretary of Labor has discretion to determine the relevance of job specifications to the availability of workers.

The burden is on the alien or employer to prove that it is not possible for the employer to find qualified American workers for the job.

Analysis

The court applied the rule by emphasizing that the Secretary's decision was based on the presumption against allowing aliens to enter the U.S. for labor unless it is proven that no qualified American workers are available. The Secretary deemed the live-in requirement as a personal preference, which did not negate the existence of a pool of potential workers. The court found that the Secretary's reliance on labor market data was appropriate and that the burden of proof lay with the appellant.

Conclusion

The court affirmed the dismissal of the claim, concluding that the Secretary of Labor did not abuse his discretion in denying the certification.

Who won?

The Secretary of Labor prevailed because the court found that the Secretary acted within his discretion and that the burden of proof was not met by the appellant.

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